Theodosius

IX

Mentioned as the emperor during whose reign the gates of war were rarely shut.

Of the ingratitude of Rome to Scipio, its deliverer, and of its manners during the period which Sallust describes as the best.

Caesar Augustus is mentioned as the one who deprived the Romans of liberty and inaugurated a fresh regime, submitting all things to a monarch.

Of the connection of the wars which with great severity and frequency followed one another before the advent of Christ

The second Caesar, adopted son of Julius Caesar, who waged many civil wars and eventually subjected the republic to his rule.

XXI

Cited as an example of one to whom God gave power.

XXI

Mentioned as one of the most benignant emperors (Vespasians) to whom God gave power.

XXV

Avenged Gratian and was associated with him in the empire.

XXVI

Theodosius Augustus, the Christian emperor, is praised for his fidelity, humility, penance, and reliance on God's prophecy rather than pagan rites.

Of the birth of our Saviour, whereby the Word was made flesh; and of the dispersion of the Jews among all nations, as had been prophesied.

Roman emperor at the time of Christ's birth, under whose reign the world was at peace.

LII

Mentioned indirectly as a contrast to persecutors; the text refers to Valens the Arian, brother of Valentinian, who persecuted the Church.

VII

Mentioned as an emperor in the enlightened age contemporary with Cicero.